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Well groomed, but terrible manners… Meet Cruachan IV, the most roguish ‘royal’ of them all!

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His reducing size can lead to him assuming that he is nothing more than a cute version of a normal horse.

What Shetland Pony Crachan IV misses in height, he makes more than good in personality – albeit a rather naughty.

Granted with the honor of being the mascot for the Royal Regiment of Scotland, his involvement in controversial events has performed the royal family and brought the headlines for his unpredictable ways.

His rap leaf so far includes the chewing of the flowers of the deceased queen, trying to nibble the fingers of Prince Harry and bite his boss.

While he is now preparing for a different season of ceremonial tasks, photo shoots and functions, the mail met his commander-pony major, corporal rory stewart-from the low-down on Scotland's troubling stagger.

Despite all his humorous flaws, Cruachan IV was a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth II who would visit him when he was in Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, even her great -grandchildren Prinsen George and Louis and Princess Charlotte sitting on him for rides.

Proud of the operational medals that were awarded to the regiment during his term of office as a mascot, he leads it on Parades and at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Recently promoted to the rank of corporal for his services to the regiment, Cruachan IV has the record of the deceased Queen Times than anyone in the British army.

Well groomed, but terrible manners… Meet Cruachan IV, the most roguish ‘royal’ of them all!

Shetland Pony Crachan IV nibbled a posy of Queen Elizabeth II in Stirling Castle in 2017.

Pony Major Rory Stewart with corporal Crachan IV in Redford Barracks in Edinburgh.

Pony Major Rory Stewart with corporal Crachan IV in Redford Barracks in Edinburgh.

But the mascot received a serious reprimand and reduced its root ration for three days after taking a bite from her bouquet in Stirling Castle in 2017.

Even when Prince Harry visited Edinburgh Castle in 2018 in 2018 with his then bride-finished Meghan Markle, Cruachan IV was by the hand to greet them.

However, while the media of the world looked, the little pony pulled back Harry's attention by trying to bite his hand, not once but twice.

One of the tasks of Cruachan IV is to officially welcome King Charles, who is the Colonel-in-Chef of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, in Balmoral Castle.

In his first summer there as a monarch, while he inspected the Royal Guard, Charles de Pony gave a pat on the back without meeting his brutal antics.

But the mascot has not always been on its best behavior in the presence of princes in Scotland.

In 2018 he relieved himself during the ceremonial Balmoral, as a result of which the deceased queen turned down discreetly and covered her nose of the overwhelming scent.

CPL Stewart provides Cruachan IV at Redford Barracks in Edinburgh, where he is stabiled with sleeping hat, another Shetland -Pony.

The pony had reduced its root ration after biting a position of flowers in the hands of the late Queen.

The pony had reduced its root ration after biting a position of flowers in the hands of the late Queen.

Cruachan IV started his role in 2012 and CPL Stewart has been his handler for the past two years.

Although he loves his work, he admits that his hairy load can be a handful.

He said: “Shetland ponies have a bit of an attitude. Like all of us, he can be in a grumpy mood. Recently I was cleaning his eyes and he didn't like it and bit me on the eyelid. '

Cruachan IV takes the lead at the Holding The Freedom Parades when the regiment marches through a city that honors because of his courage in action, flies with colors, beating drums and playing pipers and solving bayonets.

He has also been in front of parades in the palaces of Buckingham and St James, and Balmoral and Windsor Castles.

“It can be nerve-racking to be in the front and in the middle at ceremonial events, but Cruachan seems to just put it on-it is no trouble for him,” said CPL Stewart.

“He is used to being in the spotlight and loves the attention.”

Cruachan IV is just over ten hands high, is not impressed when he meets the household cavalry songs – large Shires of Clydesdales – that are almost twice as large and surpass the small corporal.

One of the tasks of Cruachan IV is to officially welcome King Charles in Balmoral Castle.

One of the tasks of Cruachan IV is to officially welcome King Charles in Balmoral Castle.

Drumphors are the size of the rank of large, drum horses, are the oldest animals in the army.

“If he is put with them in London, Cruachan thinks he is the same size as she,” added CPL Stewart.

Asked if the pony pony will be promoted again, he said, “I never have to tell him what to do, he can't surpass me.”

The self -confidence of Cruachan IV has only grown over the years with performances in many magazines, including Hello! and vanity fair.

Despite his status of celebrities, he is kept in line by his companion and uncle, sleeping cap, whose no-nonsense approach ensures that his cousin is reminded of his place in the pecking order with a well-focused kick or a pinch.

“They are known to have the strange argument, but Cruachan knows the score when night hood tells him,” said CPL Stewart.

The first shetland pony mascot was presented to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, one of the historical antecedent regiments, in 1929 by Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll.

The pony was named after Ben Crachan, a mountain in the Lieutenant -Lieutenant of the Argyll, and the cry for war by Clan Campbell, whose Duke of Argyll was Chief.

When the original Cruachan retired, he was replaced by another Shetland called Cruachan II.

The tradition of having a black Shetland pony with a white star on his forehead went on when the regiments coincided in 2006.

The current pony took over after the retirement of Cruachan III, which is buried in Stirling Castle.

Cruachan IV is a huge hit with the public and a favorite with the regiment. “The soldiers make it a point to tell him hello when they pass,” said CPL Stewart.

'Cruachan is great for moral and for maintaining the regiment tradition. He goes around Scotland, not only on parades and military shows, but on school visits, Highland games and shows, and in Musselburgh races. '

Cruachan IV can be seen in public when he welcomes the National Rugby Union teams of Scotland and Wales in Murrayfield on March 8 for the Six Nations collision.

“He will be there to welcome the players with the pipe band when they come from the coach outside the stadium,” said CPL Stewart.

But the Shetland -Pony will not lead them to the pristine pitch in case he does what all horses are sensitive to.

“Cruachan won't mind,” added CPL Stewart. “He will have many admiring fans who want to stroke him after the game.”

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